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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760529475
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 368
Dive into the groundbreaking anthology, 'Not That Bad', curated by renowned cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay. This compelling collection brings together original pieces and previously published works that confront the realities of living in a world where women are persistently subjected to harassment, violence, and systemic aggression. In today's society, where voices are often dismissed or invalidated, this book provides a powerful platform for women to share their truths.
Featuring contributions from notable writers and performers, including Ally Sheedy and Gabrielle Union, 'Not That Bad' addresses critical issues such as the endemic rape culture during crises and personal narratives of trauma. Each essay is a testament to resilience, offering unflinching honesty about the experiences that too often go unheard. From the raw accounts of child molestation to the nuanced discussions surrounding gendered violence, this anthology will resonate with readers on multiple levels.
Much like iconic works such as Clementine Ford's 'Fight Like a Girl' and Rebecca Solnit's 'Men Explain Things to Me', this anthology serves both as a mirror reflecting societal failings and as a manifesto demanding change. It challenges the notion that what we endure is 'not that bad'—insisting that we deserve more. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of feminist discourse and the critical fight against misogyny, this book is an essential addition to your collection.
Delivery Information: Fast and reliable delivery options are available for all orders, ensuring you can get your hands on this must-read without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760529475
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 368
Description:
In this valuable and revealing anthology, cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay collects original and previously published pieces that address what it means to live in a world where women have to measure the harassment, violence, and aggression they face, and where they are "routinely second-guessed, blown off, discredited, denigrated, besmirched, belittled, patronized, mocked, shamed, gaslit, insulted, bullied" for speaking out.
Contributions include essays from established and up-and-coming writers, performers, and critics, including actors Ally Sheedy and Gabrielle Union and writers Amy Jo Burns, Lyz Lenz, Claire Schwartz, and Bob Shacochis. Covering a wide range of topics and experiences, from an exploration of the rape epidemic embedded in the refugee crisis to first-person accounts of child molestation, this collection is often deeply personal and is always unflinchingly honest. Like Clementine Ford's Fight Like a Girl and Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me, Not That Bad will resonate with every reader, saying "something in totality that we cannot say alone."
Searing and heartbreakingly candid, this provocative collection both reflects the world we live in and offers a call to arms insisting that 'not that bad' must no longer be good enough.
ISBN: 9781760529475
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 368
Dive into the groundbreaking anthology, 'Not That Bad', curated by renowned cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay. This compelling collection brings together original pieces and previously published works that confront the realities of living in a world where women are persistently subjected to harassment, violence, and systemic aggression. In today's society, where voices are often dismissed or invalidated, this book provides a powerful platform for women to share their truths.
Featuring contributions from notable writers and performers, including Ally Sheedy and Gabrielle Union, 'Not That Bad' addresses critical issues such as the endemic rape culture during crises and personal narratives of trauma. Each essay is a testament to resilience, offering unflinching honesty about the experiences that too often go unheard. From the raw accounts of child molestation to the nuanced discussions surrounding gendered violence, this anthology will resonate with readers on multiple levels.
Much like iconic works such as Clementine Ford's 'Fight Like a Girl' and Rebecca Solnit's 'Men Explain Things to Me', this anthology serves both as a mirror reflecting societal failings and as a manifesto demanding change. It challenges the notion that what we endure is 'not that bad'—insisting that we deserve more. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of feminist discourse and the critical fight against misogyny, this book is an essential addition to your collection.
Delivery Information: Fast and reliable delivery options are available for all orders, ensuring you can get your hands on this must-read without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760529475
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 368
Description:
In this valuable and revealing anthology, cultural critic and bestselling author Roxane Gay collects original and previously published pieces that address what it means to live in a world where women have to measure the harassment, violence, and aggression they face, and where they are "routinely second-guessed, blown off, discredited, denigrated, besmirched, belittled, patronized, mocked, shamed, gaslit, insulted, bullied" for speaking out.
Contributions include essays from established and up-and-coming writers, performers, and critics, including actors Ally Sheedy and Gabrielle Union and writers Amy Jo Burns, Lyz Lenz, Claire Schwartz, and Bob Shacochis. Covering a wide range of topics and experiences, from an exploration of the rape epidemic embedded in the refugee crisis to first-person accounts of child molestation, this collection is often deeply personal and is always unflinchingly honest. Like Clementine Ford's Fight Like a Girl and Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me, Not That Bad will resonate with every reader, saying "something in totality that we cannot say alone."
Searing and heartbreakingly candid, this provocative collection both reflects the world we live in and offers a call to arms insisting that 'not that bad' must no longer be good enough.